HeritageAngelAwards

2018 WINNERS

The Heritage Angel Awards celebrate the efforts of people who go to extraordinary lengths to protect, save, record and share their local heritage.

The awards recognise people who champion their local heritage and share and practise forgotten craft skills. They also celebrate young people, recognising their efforts to learn about heritage.

This year five winning projects were chosen from a short list of fifteen.

Two additional categories were also awarded by the Northern Ireland panel. Mary McLaughlin, Heritage Advocate was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ciara Denvir & Peter Boyle were the recipients of the Peoples’ Vote for the restoration of their family home, Ormiston House.

CEREMONY

This year’s winners were announced at an exceptional ceremony on Tuesday 6 November, at the Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry. The ceremony which was hosted by Wendy Austin also incorporated “Heritage in Song” staged by local singer song-writers Brigid O’Neill, Eilidh Patterson and Eoin O’Callaghan. Local writer Glenn Patterson also provided a reading.

Past Awards

Protecting architectural heritage is a vital part of cultural life. Architecture is the most vulnerable art form and one that I have been passionate about all my life. I’m delighted my Foundation can support the Heritage Angel Awards in Northern Ireland and shine a spotlight on those who have made a significant contribution towards protecting the country’s heritage. By raising awareness of the impact individuals can have, our aim is to inspire others to get involved and work together to save and protect Northern Ireland’s heritage for our future generations.